2019-09-01_TechLife

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SMARTPHONES:ENTRY-LEVEL

[ BEST BUDGET IPHONE ]
Apple iPhone 6 (16GB)
$369 | http://www.apple.com/au
The iPhone 6 can still be purchased
at many online retailers for a
reasonable price.

[ BEST PERFORMANCE ]
Huawei Nova 3e
$350 (16GB) | http://www.motorola.com.au
A capable budget workhorse that
doesn’t sacrifce power for its sleek,
flagship aesthetic.

[ NEWONSHELF]
Nokia 6 (2018)
$399(32GB)| http://www.nokia.com/au
A refreshoflastyear’sdesign,
thispolishedanddurableunit
hasgreatbatterylife.

[ BEST BUDGET ANDROID ]
Motorola Moto G6
$399 | http://www.motorola.com.au
The G6 deftly balances its price with
the features and performance you’d
expect from a modern handset.

[ BEST BIG SCREEN ]
LG G7 ThinQ
$1,099 | lg.com.au
The QHD, 6.1” 18.9:5 ratio screen is truly
vibrant. Plus, the camera is intelligent,
and sound processing top-notch.

[ BEST PREMIUM — TIED ]
Samsung Galaxy S9+
From $1,349 | http://www.samsung.com/au
The S9+ is a big phone with a fantastic
camera, microSD slot, waterproofing
and a tough chassis.

[ NEWONSHELF]
SamsungGalaxyNote 9
From$1,499| http://www.samsung.com/au
Takesallthecurrentandbestphone
features,andputsthemtogetherto
createunparallelledperformance.

[ BEST PREMIUM — TIED ]
Apple iPhone XS Max
From $1,799 | http://www.apple.com/au
If you can get past the massive asking price,
there is no doubt that this is one of the best
phones Apple has ever produced.
SMARTPHONES:PREMIUM

[ BEST BUDGET ]
Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch (2018)
From $359 | http://www.samsung.com/au
Sharing the same size display & battery
as the Galaxy Tab S4, Samsung’s
10.5-inch Galaxy Tab A is terrific value.

[ BEST COMPACT ]
Apple iPad mini 3
(refurbished)
$359 (16GB) | http://www.apple.com/au
The iPad mini 4’s too expensive, so
hold out until one of the 7.8-inch 3’s
pops up on Apple’s AU refurb store.

[ BEST PERFORMANCE ]
Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
From $469 (32GB) | http://www.apple.com/au
That gorgeous Retina IPS display is
alluring, battery life is great. Still the
best pick for a basic all-rounder tablet.

[ BESTVERSATILITY]
AcerSwitch 3
From$499| http://www.acer.com.au
Thisdetachable2-in-1hasa stylusto
workwithWindowsexcellentpeninput
capabilities.A greatall-rounder.
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[ BEST BUDGET ]
Apple iPad Air 2 (Refurbished)
$519 (128GB) | http://www.apple.com/au
If the budget doesn’t extend to an iPad
Pro, get this 2014 unit instead. Check
the refurbished store if it’s sold out.

[ BEST VERSATILITY ]
ASUS ZenBook Flip S
UX370UA
From $1,699 | http://www.asus.com/au
This slim and sleek 13-inch 2-in-1
offers solid specs and won’t break
the bank.

[ BEST PERFORMANCE ]
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
From $1548.95 (With Type Cover) | http://www.
microsoft.com
Microsoft has added quad core
processors to the Surface Pro 6 range.
TABLETS

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[ BEST POINT-AND-SHOOT ]
Canon IXUS 185
$130 | http://www.canon.com.au
This super-slim budget compact is very
easy to use and packs a 20MP sensor
and 8x optical zoom lense.

[ BEST MIRRORLESS ]
Fujifilm X-T20
$1,500 with lens | http://www.fujifilm.com.au
Fujifilm has done wonders with the X-T20
by packing an excellent 24.3MP sensor
and an advanced autofocus system.

[ BEST CONSUMER DIGITAL SLR ]
Canon EOS 800D
$1,199 with 18-55mm STM kit | store.
canon.com.au
It may be an entry-level DSLR, but Canon
has housed a sensor that impresses.

[ BEST ACTION CAM ]
GoPro Hero7 Black
$599 | http://www.gopro.com
It may share much of the same headline
video specs as the Hero6 Black, the Hero7
Black offers a number of big improvements.
DIGITAL CAMERAS

[ BEST ROBOT VACUUM ]
iRobot Roomba 980
$1,499 | http://www.irobot.com.au
Strong suction, brushless extractors,
clever navigation: this Wi-Fi-connected
vac leaves your home spotless.

[ BEST SMART PLUG ]
D-Link DSP-W215
$49.95 | http://www.dlink.com.au
Smartly monitors your energy usage,
producing daily and monthly reports,
and turn things on and off remotely.

[ BEST WIRELESS
SECURITY CAMERA ]
Netgear Arlo Pro
From $499 | http://www.netgear.com.au
Waterproof, weatherproof, and offers a
week’s worth of cloud storage. Great
value in the long run.

[ BEST AI SPEAKER ]
Panasonic SC-GA10
$379 | http://www.panasonic.com.au
Give your streamed music room to
soar, and ask Google to tell you the
weather, all in the same device.
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GADGETS & ACCESSORIES

[ NEW ON SHELF ]
Lenovo Yoga 920
$2,999 | http://www.lenovo.com.au
Intel’s latest i7 CPU married with 16GB
RAM and a vivid, 13.9-inch 4K screen
comprise this superb convertible.

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